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Samsung SyncMaster 172S vs Viewsonic 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024

17specifications compared
15differ
2identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- SyncMaster 172S:43.2 cm (17")
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:48.3 cm (19")
Display brightness (typical)
- SyncMaster 172S:250 cd/m²
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:400 cd/m²
Response time
- SyncMaster 172S:25 ms
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:12 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SyncMaster 172S:350:1
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:450:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- SyncMaster 172S:140°
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:160°
Viewing angle, vertical
- SyncMaster 172S:120°
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:160°
Horizontal scan range
- SyncMaster 172S:30 - 81 kHz
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:30 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan range
- SyncMaster 172S:56 - 75 Hz
- 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024:50 - 85 Hz

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Comparison of SyncMaster 172S, 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024
30 specifications	A Samsung SyncMaster 172S View product	B Viewsonic 19IN LCD TFT 1280X1024 View product
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	48.3 cm (19")
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	25 ms	12 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	350:1	450:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	140°	160°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	120°	160°
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.264	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 81 kHz	30 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 75 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	135 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers	15 pin D-sub	Analog 15-pin mini D-sub x2. Digital DVI-D. Power 3-pin plug.
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	100 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	42 W	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs	385 mm	416 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	396 mm	460 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	216 mm	238 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.7 kg	7.5 kg
Other features1 differ
CertificationDiffers	TCO'99	UL, cUL, FCC_B, CB, CE, ENERGY NOM, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, (covers ISO13406-2 and MPR II), TCO’99, NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, GOSTR, hygienic, SASO, PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, PSB, C-TICK, TUV-S
Bundled hardwareKnown for one	VGA cabel Power adapter Wall mount	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC( VGA up to 1280x1024 non-interlaced 0 / Mac ( Power Mac G3/G4/G5 up to 1280x1024 ).
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC 100–240V (universal), 50–60Hz
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Meets TCO and ENERGY STAR standards
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Operational conditionsidentical
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C

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